Minneapolis, MN Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

Under Minneapolis Zoning Code Chapter 541 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) and Public Works curb-cut standards, every new or widened driveway requires a permit from the Public Works Department before the existing curb is altered. Single-family and duplex driveways are capped at 22 feet wide at the property line for lots with less than 50 feet of frontage, and 26 feet for wider lots, with the curb cut itself limited to 3 feet narrower than the driveway to preserve on-street parking. Surfaces must be concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, or approved permeable pavers; gravel and crushed rock are not allowed in front yard areas under the current zoning code. Driveways must be set back at least 3 feet from side lot lines and may not cross a boulevard tree without Park Board review. Apron slopes are regulated so parked vehicles do not obstruct the public sidewalk. Violations are handled by the Department of Regulatory Services through Chapter 249 property nuisance enforcement, which can assess administrative fines and require removal of non-conforming surfaces.